They say if you’re frying, grilling, or broiling food – stay in the kitchen.

Don’t leave cooking unattended

Regularly check your food; set a timer

Keep a fire extinguisher close

Keep kids away from the oven and stove top

Keep oven mitts, packaging, towels, anything that could catch fire, away from the stove top

Don’t wear loose clothing that could also catch fire

If a fire starts in your oven, don’t open the door. Turn the oven off, and call the fire department.

If a fire starts on the stove top, don’t put water on it to put it out. Officials say if it hasn’t spread from a pot, you could try to cover the pot with a pan or lid. If it has spread from the pot, get out of the house and call 911.

If you are frying a turkey, officials say to make sure to do it outdoors, and not on a deck or in a garage.